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Simcoe County Transitions Recycling to Circular Materials by 2026

9/26/2025

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Simcoe County shifts residential recycling to Circular Materials on January 1, 2026, under Ontario's initiative.
The Blue Box system shifts recycling responsibilities to producers, with changes phased in since 2023.
Garbage and organics stay with the county; Emterra-operated Circular Materials trucks will handle recycling.
Recycling drop-offs at county facilities incur a disposal fee starting January 1, 2026; provincial funding cuts.

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Story summary

Simcoe County shifts residential recycling to Circular Materials on January 1, 2026, under Ontario's initiative.
The Blue Box system shifts recycling responsibilities to producers, with changes phased in since 2023.
Garbage and organics stay with the county; Emterra-operated Circular Materials trucks will handle recycling.
Recycling drop-offs at county facilities incur a disposal fee starting January 1, 2026; provincial funding cuts.